4 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Tour

500$

per person

Queen Elizabeth National Park (QE), below the famous Rwenzori mountains, is an African savannah park, consisting of plain surroundings. The park which is part of the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley, is centred around Lake Edward and Lake George. The launch trip along the Kazinga Channel linking these two lakes is especially good for viewing hippo, buffalo, elephant and a large host of birds amounting to over 500 species!

4 Days

12+ Age

Birding

Family Trips

Departure

This safari starts and finishes in Entebbe.
Departure Time

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1: Arrival

Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for overnight (BB)

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Day 2: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth Park

Drive on the southbound road; past captivating attractions en route: look at royal drum makers, brief stop at the Equator and be in both hemispheres at once, drive past the roadside markets aerated with fruit and vegetables. Continue to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving late afternoon, keeping an eye out for game. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours] O/N: Buffalo Safari Lodge (FB).

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Day 3: In Queen Elizabeth Park

Visit Kyambura gorge to track chimpanzees, man’s closest relation. The launch trip along the Kazinga Channel is particularly rewarding for viewing a variety of game, especially hippo, buffalo, elephant and a vast array of birds. Time permitting an evening game drive on one of the tracks. O/N: Buffalo Safari Lodge (FB).

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Day 4: Return and fly out.

An early morning game drive. Return to Kampala, with lunch en route, arriving late afternoon (HB). [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]

Tour Location

This safari starts and finishes in Entebbe. [The Bwindi gorilla permit is included in the safari cost but the other gorilla trackings require a supplement to be paid at time of booking.]

History of the Uganda

Uganda's history is marked by a transition from organized kingdoms to British colonial rule and ultimately to independence, followed by periods of internal conflict and political instability. The country's borders, drawn in the late 19th century, encompassed diverse societies, including centralized Bantu kingdoms in the south and more decentralized Nilotic and Sudanic peoples in the north.

Early Kingdoms and Colonialism:

- Kingdoms:
  
  By the 11th century, organized kingdoms like Buganda, Bunyoro, and others emerged, based on agriculture, crafts, and trade.
- British Influence:
  
  British explorers and missionaries arrived in the late 1800s, followed by the establishment of the Uganda Protectorate in 1894. The British expanded control through treaties with other kingdoms, including Toro, Ankole, and Bunyoro.

Colonial Economy:

Commercial production of coffee, cotton, and copper was promoted to support British economic interests.

Independence and Post-Colonial Era:

Independence:

Uganda gained independence in 1962, with Milton Obote as the first Prime Minister.

Political Instability:

The early years of independence were marked by political tensions, including the abrogation of the 1962 constitution and the rise of military regimes.

Obote and Amin:

Prime Minister Obote declared himself President and later faced a coup led by Idi Amin, who ruled from 1971 to 1979.

Museveni:

Yoweri Museveni, after a period of interim government, came to power in 1986 and remains the current president.

Key Events and Figures:

Buganda Kingdom:

The kingdom of Buganda played a significant role in Uganda's history, initially granting autonomy and then experiencing tensions with the central government.

Milton Obote:

Uganda's first Prime Minister and later President, Obote was a key figure in the early years of independence.

Idi Amin:

Amin's military rule was a period of significant human rights abuses and instability.

Yoweri Museveni:

Museveni's long tenure as President has been marked by efforts to stabilize the country and promote economic development.

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Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. Trek chimps in Nyungwe Forest.